Gaylon Ehlers Obituary
In loving memory of Gaylon Ehlers of Ottawa, Illinois, who departed this world on October 17, 2025 at the age of 92. Gaylon leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gaylon Ehlers to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alvin Ehlers and Helen Ehlers (Stamberger); his wife Carol Fitzsimmons (Pohl); his sister Marilyn Machado; his stepdaughter Dawn West; and the mother of his children Sharon Kellen.
He is survived by: his sons, Brent Ehlers of Omaha, NE and Brad Ehlers (Mary) of Sublette, IL; his stepchildren, Gail Nelson (Dave) of Geneva, IL, Pam Driessen of Geneva, IL, Andrea Waldie (Ben) of Geneva, IL and Glen Fitzsimmons (Linda) of Michigan; and his sister Karyl Reents (James) of Bloomington, IL.. He is also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church in Clarion, IL.
